National Embarrassment For Channel 4 - Broadcasting

occy · 25-12-2008, 08:50

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...s-message.html

onecitizen · 25-12-2008, 09:36

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Originally Posted by occy

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...s-message.html

Good grief, I see channel 4 is still committed to quality broadcasting instead of sensationalism purely for the sake of it.
What a bunch of weasels.

davidweller · 25-12-2008, 11:13

I won't be watching, that's for sure.

But since he is the president of a powerful Middle East country and could have a major effect on the region and possibly the world, I feel that it is right that we should hear his views (even if we don't agree with them).

After all, do you only want to hear messages from our 'allies' like George W Bush?

Mike_1101 · 25-12-2008, 11:38

I will be curious to hear what he has to say and will watch it.
He will not be in power for ever and relations with Iran will improve at some point in the future.

occy · 25-12-2008, 11:55

I did hear Jesus was mentioned in his speech. I suppose we have got to hear views off others around the world. Too many do gooders in this country.

mossy2103 · 25-12-2008, 11:58

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Originally Posted by davidweller

I won't be watching, that's for sure.

But since he is the president of a powerful Middle East country and could have a major effect on the region and possibly the world, I feel that it is right that we should hear his views (even if we don't agree with them).

After all, do you only want to hear messages from our 'allies' like George W Bush?

When did George Bush do a Christmas Message then?

John259 · 25-12-2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by mossy2103

When did George Bush do a Christmas Message then?

Every year since coming to power, Google tells me.

mossy2103 · 25-12-2008, 12:15

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Originally Posted by John259

Every year since coming to power, Google tells me.

Let me rephrase that then just in case you got a little lost (due to the effects of partying or alcohol .....

)

The thread is directly concerning the Christmas Message broadcast in the UK to the UK on Channel 4, running alongside the Queen's Christmas Message.

We were not talking about Christmas Messages issued or broadcast in other countries (such as the one from The Pope)

So, to my knowledge, and in the context of this thread, George Bush has never made a Christmas Message specifically to the UK, neither has he done one on Channel 4.

And for that matter, neither has any other US President, or any other Head of State from another country.

dsweetenham · 25-12-2008, 12:29

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Originally Posted by mossy2103

The thread is directly concerning the Christmas Message broadcast in the UK to the UK on Channel 4, running alongside the Queen's Christmas Message.

It's been moved to 7:15pm this year so doesn't run alongside the Queen. As for Bush I'm sure Channel 4 would of run a message from him but whether he would of agreed to it is a different matter.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (however distasteful we may find the fact) is an important world leader and broadcasting his comments is completely valid. As adults we should be allowed to listen to what he says and draw our own conclusions. Although in the current climate people will look for any excuse to express faux-outrage and complain.

r2d2d3d4d5 · 25-12-2008, 13:17

can't say I'm a big fun of any Christmas messages and won't be tuning in for any this Christmas but I can see why C4 might want to broadcast this - although I do think they should provide some context - otherwise it's just propaganda. they'd probably say it's assumed but it certainly shouldn't be.

25-12-2008, 13:48

LOL yet they run like chickens from still giving a live Feed for Celeb BB.
even the sun reports this was the only reason the live feed was cut they are scared of yet another scandal.
This Reeks of C4 still acting like a Rabid Dog only to find out its wearing false Teeth.

You_mo · 25-12-2008, 14:06

Boring. They're trying to create a scandal. Channel Four is becoming the 'fail' channel of late.

aj_2000 · 25-12-2008, 14:39

I think its going to be interesting and i don't thinks its a national embarrassment because it makes change to hear from someone different. I support what channel 4 are doing and will be tuning in at 7.15pm.

EnactOnline · 25-12-2008, 14:52

I might record this, because it's BBC One all the way today. I have friends in Iran, and they keep inviting me over. They seem to have a cool time. Almost every weekend, they go out into the desert, (if that's what it is), in their 4x4s and they have barbies and seem to have a great time. When I speak to them about politics, they say "***k the politicians, we are all people and we are all friends". So I will check it out.

grellow · 25-12-2008, 14:58

I've already read what he's going to say, it's a bit dull.

Charnham · 25-12-2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by mossy2103

The thread is directly concerning the Christmas Message broadcast in the UK to the UK on Channel 4, running alongside the Queen's Christmas Message.

We were not talking about Christmas Messages issued or broadcast in other countries (such as the one from The Pope)

So, to my knowledge, and in the context of this thread, George Bush has never made a Christmas Message specifically to the UK, neither has he done one on Channel 4.

but he should.

mossy2103 · 25-12-2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Charnham

but he should.

What, even now, with less than three weeks of his tenure left as President?
Anyway, would he know where the UK was, or what Channel 4 does?

callum9999 · 25-12-2008, 15:29

In the modern world it's important to take notice of all opinions of a subject, whether you agree with them or not. He is one of the most important leaders in the world at the moment and going out of your way to ignore him is akin to a schoolchild putting their fingers in their ears and singing "I'm not listening".

Charnham · 25-12-2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by mossy2103

What, even now, with less than three weeks of his tenure left as President?
Anyway, would he know where the UK was, or what Channel 4 does?

this year would have been ideal, but next year could work, as long as he sends himself up a bit, I think it could be worth watching.

mossy2103 · 25-12-2008, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Charnham

this year would have been ideal, but next year could work, as long as he sends himself up a bit, I think it could be worth watching.

He just needs to act normally then!

John259 · 25-12-2008, 15:46

Out with the old, in with the new http://www.euronews.net/en/article/2...rage-and-hope/

Imogen M · 25-12-2008, 16:01

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Originally Posted by You_mo

Boring. They're trying to create a scandal.

My sentiments exactly. If it was under other circumstances I would be fascinated to listen to the man speak, but I'm not giving in to C4's pathetically desperate and childish cry for attention.

grellow · 25-12-2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Imogen M

My sentiments exactly. If it was under other circumstances I would be fascinated to listen to the man speak, but I'm not giving in to C4's pathetically desperate and childish cry for attention.

Well you could just read it.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...-14120432.html

daniel halliday · 25-12-2008, 16:30

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Originally Posted by occy

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...s-message.html

disgracefull giving airtime to a mad mullah,

Pizzatheaction · 25-12-2008, 16:50

Channel 4 is shooting itself in the foot with this one, angering politicians at a time when the C4 Corp is trying to persuade politicians to allow it to leech off the BBC.

25-12-2008, 08:50	#1
occy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,902	National Embarrassment For Channel 4 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...s-message.html

25-12-2008, 11:13	#3
davidweller Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wallington, Surrey Services: Panasonic HD TV, Blu-ray, Freeview PVR Posts: 6,228	I won't be watching, that's for sure. But since he is the president of a powerful Middle East country and could have a major effect on the region and possibly the world, I feel that it is right that we should hear his views (even if we don't agree with them). After all, do you only want to hear messages from our 'allies' like George W Bush?

25-12-2008, 11:38	#4
Mike_1101 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Blackpool Services: Telewest Supreme, Blueyonder, Astra 1 & Hotbird Posts: 1,402	I will be curious to hear what he has to say and will watch it. He will not be in power for ever and relations with Iran will improve at some point in the future.

25-12-2008, 11:55	#5
occy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,902	I did hear Jesus was mentioned in his speech. I suppose we have got to hear views off others around the world. Too many do gooders in this country.

25-12-2008, 13:17	#10
r2d2d3d4d5 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Services: Freeview, VirginMedia VIP Pack Posts: 1,756	can't say I'm a big fun of any Christmas messages and won't be tuning in for any this Christmas but I can see why C4 might want to broadcast this - although I do think they should provide some context - otherwise it's just propaganda. they'd probably say it's assumed but it certainly shouldn't be.

25-12-2008, 13:48	#11
EmoQueen Posts: n/a	LOL yet they run like chickens from still giving a live Feed for Celeb BB. even the sun reports this was the only reason the live feed was cut they are scared of yet another scandal. This Reeks of C4 still acting like a Rabid Dog only to find out its wearing false Teeth.

25-12-2008, 14:06	#12
You_mo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,507	Boring. They're trying to create a scandal. Channel Four is becoming the 'fail' channel of late.

25-12-2008, 14:39	#13
aj_2000 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: R&R Services: Ronnie! Posts: 2,342	I think its going to be interesting and i don't thinks its a national embarrassment because it makes change to hear from someone different. I support what channel 4 are doing and will be tuning in at 7.15pm.

25-12-2008, 14:52	#14
EnactOnline Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 648	I might record this, because it's BBC One all the way today. I have friends in Iran, and they keep inviting me over. They seem to have a cool time. Almost every weekend, they go out into the desert, (if that's what it is), in their 4x4s and they have barbies and seem to have a great time. When I speak to them about politics, they say "***k the politicians, we are all people and we are all friends". So I will check it out.

25-12-2008, 14:58	#15
grellow Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 293	I've already read what he's going to say, it's a bit dull.

25-12-2008, 15:29	#18
callum9999 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,605	In the modern world it's important to take notice of all opinions of a subject, whether you agree with them or not. He is one of the most important leaders in the world at the moment and going out of your way to ignore him is akin to a schoolchild putting their fingers in their ears and singing "I'm not listening".

25-12-2008, 15:46	#21
John259 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Services: LG LCD IDTV; Tacolneston TX; Virgin Net Posts: 5,121	Out with the old, in with the new http://www.euronews.net/en/article/2...rage-and-hope/

25-12-2008, 16:50	#25
Pizzatheaction Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Services: DTT Posts: 4,365 Blog Entries: 2	Channel 4 is shooting itself in the foot with this one, angering politicians at a time when the C4 Corp is trying to persuade politicians to allow it to leech off the BBC.